Session details

Name
Prime Video Keynote: Erika North
Date
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Time
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM (AEST)
Location Name
Event Centre - Surfers Paradise
Description

In an ever-evolving world where the popularity of streaming services have quickly moved from emerging to dominant platforms, SCREEN FOREVER delegates will have the opportunity to join Amazon Studio’s Head of Originals in Asia Pacific, Erika North, for a keynote speech. Erika joined Amazon already a seasoned TV production executive and sits in a critical role at Amazon during an exciting time as they grow the local original slate in Australia and internationally. Erika will share how Amazon could leverage the deal to reimage a treasure trove of existing IP including 4000 films and 17,000 TV shows, as well as partner with local talent from across APAC to create a catalogue that will overshadow any other SVOD service in existence. Erika and her team aim to redevelop their audiences' experience by mixing new with old to provide a collective experience for audiences in the region. Erika previously held similar positions including Head of Programming and Production at HBO Asia and worked at Netflix on their international originals. In her keynote speech, delegates will hear about the strategies Amazon uses when commissioning content and what priorities Erika has when it comes to securing local content and originals for the APAC region. Erika is overseeing the Australian original productions Deadloch, Class of 07 and The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart – currently in production across Australia.

Session Producer
Jessica Giacco - Screen Producers Australia

Erika North